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November 29 – EMSA has recently secured four contracts for maritime surveillance services based on remotely piloted aircraft systems. These contracts will provide increased maritime surveillance capabilities to European agencies and member states within the context of their coast guard functions. While EMSA has already been providing RPAS services since 2017, these new contracts come in direct response to increased user demand.

“These new RPAS contracts strengthen EMSA’s maritime surveillance capabilities even further. We are now able to offer extended support to national authorities executing coast guard functions, such as maritime pollution, emissions monitoring and search and rescue operations, as well as to European agencies in the areas of illegal fishing detection, anti-drug trafficking and border surveillance,” explained EMSA’s Executive Director, Markku Mylly.

To: Members of the UK Spill Association28 November 2018 • NEW DATE - 26 FEBRUARY 2019 FOR THE 2019 ANNUAL MEETING, DINNER AND AWARDSThe Annual Dinner for members and guests in London, will be held at the Watermen’s Hall in the City, at 1800 on 26 February, price £95 per person. Book now at info@ukspill.org

NOMINATE YOUR WINNERThe Board of UKSpill invites each company to take part in the 2019 Annual Awards. As in previous years, we are inviting nominations in the following categories – Individual Responder, Corporate Responder, Manufacturer/Services. This year we are also inviting nominations for Innovation in the Spill Industry. The aim of the Awards is to encourage recognition of outstanding work in the oil spill industry, by individuals, and member companies over the last 12 months.

Nominations for the 2019 awards should be submitted to info@ukspill.org by 15 January 2019. An independent jury will decide and the winners will be announced at the 2019 Annual Dinner in London on 26 February 2019.

• UKSPILL BOARD APPROVES NEW APPOINTMENTS TO ISASAt the November Board meeting, Dave Salt was confirmed as Chairman of the International Spill Accreditation Scheme (ISAS), with Shirley Miles leading on Marketing, and John Dawes as Accreditation Manager.

• SPILL SEMINAR REPORTThe Spill Seminar on 7 November at the Fire Service College was attended by close to 50 delegates, and the presentations are available on the UKSpill homepage click http://www.ukspill.org/spill-archive.php Plans are being made for a Spill Seminar in 2019 at the Fire Service College, check the website for news, and also the archive of previous events, and with launch of ISAS and cooperation with ISCO, a new look and more news.

INTERNATIONAL SPILL ACCREDITATION SCHEME (ISAS) approved by MCA for the new Marine StandardFor release, Monday 29 October 2018 The International Spill Accreditation Scheme (ISAS) a joint venture between the UK Spill Association and ISAA, has after approval of its Scheme by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), now concluded a formal agreement with the MCA.The agreement was signed on 16th October 2018 and represents the beginning of a cooperation between the UK Spill Association, through its UK Spill Contractor’s Accreditation Scheme, and ISAA, the International Spill Accreditation Association Scheme. This brings together over 60 Oil Spill Responder Organisations (OSRO’s) in the United Kingdom and Ireland.The new UK National Standard for Marine OSRO’s comes into force on the 1st of November 2018, marking the beginning of a one-year grace period for providers of Tier 2 response services and their recipients, during which time previous marine accreditations will continue to be recognised. Under the MCA's OPRC Guidelines for Ports and OPRED's Guidance Notes for Preparing Oil Pollution Emergency Plans, from the 1st November 2019 OSRO’s delivering or intending to deliver Tier 2 response services to ports, harbours, marine terminals and offshore installations will be required to be in compliance with the new Standard . This standard replaces Marine Accreditations previously in place. For details of the standard go to: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/715009/UK_National_Standard_for_Marine_Oil_Spill_Response_Organisations.pdf Mark Orr, co chair of the UK Spill Association said “The ISAS partnership brings the UK Spill Accreditation and ISAA Schemes together under one banner. Henceforth, apart from Accreditation to the new Marine Standard, ISAS will offer Accreditation of Inland Spill Response based on high standards that have successfully been operated for over a decade by both UKSpill and ISAA Schemes. With the increasing need to protect our environment from the harm that oil spillages can cause, basic spill response procedures audited by an experienced accreditation body provide assurance of standards, competence and capability.”Further information can be obtained from the Scheme Manager, John Dawes - email johnadawes@btinternet.com or info@ukspill.orgFor further information the UK Spill Association see www.ukspill.org contact info@ukspill.org or on +443334441890

• BOOK NOW for 2018 ONE DAY FREE SPILL SEMINAR AT THE FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE on 7 NOVEMBER –

The next Spill Seminar will be held at the Fire Service College, Moreton in Marsh, on 7 November 2018. The programme includes guest speakers from the Environment Agency, ITOPF, and Spillaway on Drones, Magic Potions and Spill Response in today’s world. This is combined with briefings from UKSpill and updates on Accreditation for Spill Responders and a Trade Show. To book your free Delegate place - Contact info@ukspill.org SPILL SEMINAR 18

DRONES, MAGIC Solutions, and spill response management in today’s world

A Free UKSpill Technical Seminar - at the Fire Service College, Moreton in Marsh on 7 November 2018

• NEW DATE - 26 FEBRUARY 2019 FOR THE 2019 ANNUAL MEETING, DINNER AND AWARDThe Annual Dinner for members and guests in London, at the Watermen’s Hall in the City cost £95 per person. Book now at info@ukspill.org

UKSpill and the ISAA have together succeeded in the bidding to be approved by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) to be an Accrediting body for the new Marine Standard for Oil Spill Response. The MCA will implement this in October, Mark Orr said that, “ this step for UKSpill is confirmation of the quality of the Scheme, and recognition is vital

MIKE C FOULDS - FUNERAL, 26 OCTOBER 2018 I have been asked by the Foulds family to let members know that sadly Mike C Foulds passed away recently, and that his funeral will be held on 26 October in Southampton

His son has asked to pass on this message- As many of you will remember, Mike worked in the OSR industry for many years, first at Vikoma, then at DESMI Ro-Clean, and made many friends throughout the UK and across the world. He enjoyed what he did, had a lot of great experiences during his travels and was well respected. He was a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Colleague and Friend, and we would like to ensure that he is given a proud send off.

The family would be grateful to receive any stories of his travels, and if anyone would like to attend the funeral, or make a donation in his name to Alzheimer’s Research, please let us know,mikedfoulds@aol.com by the 15th October.

If you could let the family know if you are planning on attending either A) The Funeral, B) The Wake, or C) Both, by responding to mikedfoulds@aol.com, by the 15th October, they would be grateful

Minutes of the 2018, 14th ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING of the UK Spill Association

16 March 2018

The 14th Annual General Meeting of the UK Spill Association was held at Excel, London Docklands, London, on Wednesday, 14th March 2018.

1. The meeting opened at 1630hrs. The co chair R Proctor welcomed 7 member companies, a total of 19 members and guests. Apologies were received from M Orr of LCM. The minutes of the 2017 Annual Members Meeting were approved, proposed by A Crawford, and seconded by I Peach.2. The chairman thanked members for voting for the election of a new Director, and announced that L Barber, of Braemar Response had been duly elected with 50% of eligible members voting. The other candidate, N Ashworth of RAW Group, was appointed to the Technical Committee on the recommendation of co chair The Chairman proposed that contract with the Executive Director should be extended to 2019, which was approved by members.3. The Accounts for 2016-17 will be circulated with the Minutes.6. The Executive Director reported on the Association’s activities in 2017-18, looking forward to 2019. The changes to company structure reported in 2017 are being implemented. In August 2017, a move was made to merge the Accreditation Scheme with ISAA, which has been agreed by the Board, and an agreement signed, this is expected to complete by the end of 2018. Membership is stable, and a review is being undertaken to understand members needs. In 2018, UKSpill will again take a stand at Seawork in June, supported by 4 companies. Interspill early results show a reduction in exhibition by 30%, but with the same number of companies, and plans will start for the 2021 event in the summer. An Annual Dinner will be held in the summer, dates to follow, as will an Inland Spill Seminar at the Fire Service College in November.

7. The Chairman then opened the Meeting for discussion by Members – S Connolly queried the absence of TAP funding for the industry, RM replied, noting that the scale of our groups was below the level considered economic for the government to support. No other issues were raised.8. Any other business – RM noted that again OAMPS had kindly sponsored the drinks reception after the Annual; Meeting. none was raised.9. Meeting closed at 1650hrs.

To: Members of the UK Spill Association28 November 2018 • NEW DATE - 26 FEBRUARY 2019 FOR THE 2019 ANNUAL MEETING, DINNER AND AWARDSThe Annual Dinner for members and guests in London, will be held at the Watermen’s Hall in the City, at 1800 on 26 February, price £95 per person. Book now at info@ukspill.org

NOMINATE YOUR WINNERThe Board of UKSpill invites each company to take part in the 2019 Annual Awards. As in previous years, we are inviting nominations in the following categories – Individual Responder, Corporate Responder, Manufacturer/Services. This year we are also inviting nominations for Innovation in the Spill Industry. The aim of the Awards is to encourage recognition of outstanding work in the oil spill industry, by individuals, and member companies over the last 12 months.

Nominations for the 2019 awards should be submitted to info@ukspill.org by 15 January 2019. An independent jury will decide and the winners will be announced at the 2019 Annual Dinner in London on 26 February 2019.

• UKSPILL BOARD APPROVES NEW APPOINTMENTS TO ISASAt the November Board meeting, Dave Salt was confirmed as Chairman of the International Spill Accreditation Scheme (ISAS), with Shirley Miles leading on Marketing, and John Dawes as Accreditation Manager.

• SPILL SEMINAR REPORTThe Spill Seminar on 7 November at the Fire Service College was attended by close to 50 delegates, and the presentations are available on the UKSpill homepage click http://www.ukspill.org/spill-archive.php Plans are being made for a Spill Seminar in 2019 at the Fire Service College, check the website for news, and also the archive of previous events, and with launch of ISAS and cooperation with ISCO, a new look and more news.

INTERNATIONAL SPILL ACCREDITATION SCHEME (ISAS) approved by MCA for the new Marine StandardFor release, Monday 29 October 2018 The International Spill Accreditation Scheme (ISAS) a joint venture between the UK Spill Association and ISAA, has after approval of its Scheme by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), now concluded a formal agreement with the MCA.The agreement was signed on 16th October 2018 and represents the beginning of a cooperation between the UK Spill Association, through its UK Spill Contractor’s Accreditation Scheme, and ISAA, the International Spill Accreditation Association Scheme. This brings together over 60 Oil Spill Responder Organisations (OSRO’s) in the United Kingdom and Ireland.The new UK National Standard for Marine OSRO’s comes into force on the 1st of November 2018, marking the beginning of a one-year grace period for providers of Tier 2 response services and their recipients, during which time previous marine accreditations will continue to be recognised. Under the MCA's OPRC Guidelines for Ports and OPRED's Guidance Notes for Preparing Oil Pollution Emergency Plans, from the 1st November 2019 OSRO’s delivering or intending to deliver Tier 2 response services to ports, harbours, marine terminals and offshore installations will be required to be in compliance with the new Standard . This standard replaces Marine Accreditations previously in place. For details of the standard go to: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/715009/UK_National_Standard_for_Marine_Oil_Spill_Response_Organisations.pdf Mark Orr, co chair of the UK Spill Association said “The ISAS partnership brings the UK Spill Accreditation and ISAA Schemes together under one banner. Henceforth, apart from Accreditation to the new Marine Standard, ISAS will offer Accreditation of Inland Spill Response based on high standards that have successfully been operated for over a decade by both UKSpill and ISAA Schemes. With the increasing need to protect our environment from the harm that oil spillages can cause, basic spill response procedures audited by an experienced accreditation body provide assurance of standards, competence and capability.”Further information can be obtained from the Scheme Manager, John Dawes - email johnadawes@btinternet.com or info@ukspill.orgFor further information the UK Spill Association see www.ukspill.org contact info@ukspill.org or on +443334441890

• BOOK NOW for 2018 ONE DAY FREE SPILL SEMINAR AT THE FIRE SERVICE COLLEGE on 7 NOVEMBER –

The next Spill Seminar will be held at the Fire Service College, Moreton in Marsh, on 7 November 2018. The programme includes guest speakers from the Environment Agency, ITOPF, and Spillaway on Drones, Magic Potions and Spill Response in today’s world. This is combined with briefings from UKSpill and updates on Accreditation for Spill Responders and a Trade Show. To book your free Delegate place - Contact info@ukspill.org SPILL SEMINAR 18

DRONES, MAGIC Solutions, and spill response management in today’s world

A Free UKSpill Technical Seminar - at the Fire Service College, Moreton in Marsh on 7 November 2018

• NEW DATE - 26 FEBRUARY 2019 FOR THE 2019 ANNUAL MEETING, DINNER AND AWARDThe Annual Dinner for members and guests in London, at the Watermen’s Hall in the City cost £95 per person. Book now at info@ukspill.org

UKSpill and the ISAA have together succeeded in the bidding to be approved by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) to be an Accrediting body for the new Marine Standard for Oil Spill Response. The MCA will implement this in October, Mark Orr said that, “ this step for UKSpill is confirmation of the quality of the Scheme, and recognition is vital

MIKE C FOULDS - FUNERAL, 26 OCTOBER 2018 I have been asked by the Foulds family to let members know that sadly Mike C Foulds passed away recently, and that his funeral will be held on 26 October in Southampton

His son has asked to pass on this message- As many of you will remember, Mike worked in the OSR industry for many years, first at Vikoma, then at DESMI Ro-Clean, and made many friends throughout the UK and across the world. He enjoyed what he did, had a lot of great experiences during his travels and was well respected. He was a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Colleague and Friend, and we would like to ensure that he is given a proud send off.

The family would be grateful to receive any stories of his travels, and if anyone would like to attend the funeral, or make a donation in his name to Alzheimer’s Research, please let us know,mikedfoulds@aol.com by the 15th October.

If you could let the family know if you are planning on attending either A) The Funeral, B) The Wake, or C) Both, by responding to mikedfoulds@aol.com, by the 15th October, they would be grateful

Minutes of the 2018, 14th ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING of the UK Spill Association

16 March 2018

The 14th Annual General Meeting of the UK Spill Association was held at Excel, London Docklands, London, on Wednesday, 14th March 2018.

1. The meeting opened at 1630hrs. The co chair R Proctor welcomed 7 member companies, a total of 19 members and guests. Apologies were received from M Orr of LCM. The minutes of the 2017 Annual Members Meeting were approved, proposed by A Crawford, and seconded by I Peach.2. The chairman thanked members for voting for the election of a new Director, and announced that L Barber, of Braemar Response had been duly elected with 50% of eligible members voting. The other candidate, N Ashworth of RAW Group, was appointed to the Technical Committee on the recommendation of co chair The Chairman proposed that contract with the Executive Director should be extended to 2019, which was approved by members.3. The Accounts for 2016-17 will be circulated with the Minutes.6. The Executive Director reported on the Association’s activities in 2017-18, looking forward to 2019. The changes to company structure reported in 2017 are being implemented. In August 2017, a move was made to merge the Accreditation Scheme with ISAA, which has been agreed by the Board, and an agreement signed, this is expected to complete by the end of 2018. Membership is stable, and a review is being undertaken to understand members needs. In 2018, UKSpill will again take a stand at Seawork in June, supported by 4 companies. Interspill early results show a reduction in exhibition by 30%, but with the same number of companies, and plans will start for the 2021 event in the summer. An Annual Dinner will be held in the summer, dates to follow, as will an Inland Spill Seminar at the Fire Service College in November.

7. The Chairman then opened the Meeting for discussion by Members – S Connolly queried the absence of TAP funding for the industry, RM replied, noting that the scale of our groups was below the level considered economic for the government to support. No other issues were raised.8. Any other business – RM noted that again OAMPS had kindly sponsored the drinks reception after the Annual; Meeting. none was raised.9. Meeting closed at 1650hrs.